St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-19

The morning trains consisted of thirty
coaches, and at least 1900
people had gone to Lake Park
by noon. About 10 O'Clock Il
bank of clouds began rising in the west,
and shortly after II a perfect torrent of
rain began falling, accompanied ,by
strong wind, which veered from north
west to north. The PillSbury- Washbun
ball game had not reached the first half
OF the second inning; happy family par
u6S, and some even more exclusive
that had sodght out retired places for a
picnic dinner, were driven hotel-ward,
and in a very few minutes the broad
pifzzaS OF the Lake Park and the dane
ing hall and billiard rooms of the Pa
yilion were crowded by as disguised
lot OF people as ever were storm bound
ut a picnic. However, as it
was holiday, the boys and girls
laid aside their disappointment
and quickly forgot the untoward
rain in the pleasure of dancing. DanZ'
orchestra furnished music, and while
such minor diScomfortS as wet shoes
and damp skirts interfered little, still
the dancing floor presented an am
mated scene. Up at the hotel Matt
Walsh had delivered short address be-
fore the rain began and there
was nothing to do but walk
the piaZZaS or sit about in
groups and discuss the calamitouS
rain storm. Many sought the dining
room, and Manager Harrington, who
had ma lie ample arrangements for feed
ing a great company, was somewhat dis
concerted by the SuddenneSS of the on
Slaught, but he proved himself fully
equal to the emergency and added much
to the enviable reputation of the Lake
Park by the courtesy and prompteSS
with which the great crowd was handled.
About O'Clock the clouds broke, and
the afternoon was inaugurated with a
characteristic speech from Mayor AmeS,
who cited as the two religious duties Of
his life attendance on the memorial
services of Decoration day and presence
at the picnic of the operative millerS,
than whom no class of men in Minneap-
oils deserve more credit for the
city's great prosperity. The ball
tosSers, not daunted by wet
grass, started Il new game and this time
played through, the score at the end of
the ninth inning standing 20 to II in
favor of the Washburns. Down at the
wharf boat racing afforded amusement
for those who enjoy aquatic sports. In
the mems race Joseph Hall, Henry
Johnson, Thomas Morrill, and j. E.
Wolf rowed, finishing in the order
named. The lady'S race was more eX-
citing, the interest being maintained
throughout the close contest. The
rowerS were Mrs. George Blossom, Miss
Williams and Miss johnson and they
finished in the order given. After the
boating two teams pulled for dear life
in the tug Of war. Instead of millerS
VS.. coopers, as the programme planned,
Charles Crew, of the Crown Roller, and
Henry johnson. of the Holly, captained
the elevenS. Crews crew hauled the
other men over the line. Foot racing
followed, and in the 100-yards fat race
the contestants finished in this order:
Hugh Watson, W. f. Davis, Ernest
DeSjardin and Charles Christie, the lat
ter being tied for third place. The hurdle
race was an exciting feature. There
were six three-fCot hurdles in 100 yards;
John Tobin, of st. Anthony Hill. won;
Chisholm, of Petit. second. In Sparring
on the water Al Price bested Joseph
Hall. There were six entries in the
wheelbarTow race, Herman Bidweu
taking first prize and }. f. Stevens
second. An impromptu wrestling
millers Stephens, of the Petit,
and Williams, of the Northwest
ern, in which Stephens landed on top.
All afternoon to the inspiring strains of
DanZ' orchestra dancing was going on
in the pavilion. 1t will thus be seen
that the rain did not destroy all the
pleasure of the day. The lawn was
very wet, boating was scarcely pleasant
after the accident, it was hot for dane
ing. but in spite of it all the picnic was
a great success.